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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1953

Page

6

Garden and Nature Club hears talk on wild flowers

Mrs Ernest Conant hosted the Garden and Nature Club on N Lancaster St with 12 members. Officers were elected and Mrs Ray Smith spoke on wild flowers, urging conservation and native habitats. The June meeting will be a covered dish picnic June 22 at 6 p.m. at the George Ford home.

Garden and Nature Club Ernest Conant Tasetay N. Lancaster St Ray Smith George Ford D. E. Marquis Gertrude Irwin Smith

Memorial and social events across Burlingham area

Memorial services at Burling ham Church all day with basket dinner. Bedford Drum and Bugle Corps program by children and singing. Alumni Banquet at high school at 7 p.m with Round and square dancing and music by Junior Johnson and the Four Sharps. New Marshfield VFW and Auxiliary memorial services parade at 9 a.m. on Saturday.

Burlingham Church Bedford Junior Johnson The Four Sharps New Marshfield

FHA Plans Spring Tea for Future Homemakers of America

The Future Homemakers of America Rose Reception Tea is set for Sunday May 31 from 2 to 3 30 p m hosted by Virginia Roberson at her Montrose Avenue home. The graduating seniors named include Shirley White Shirley Norris Bonna Whaley Jeanne Stace Janet Skinner Fauntelle Overly Marilyn Morris with roses and souvenir programs provided.

Don Thomann Willard Barker Omemakers of America Virginia Roberson Montrose Avenue Shirley White Shirley Norris Bonna Whaley Jeanne Stace Janet Skinner Fauntelle Overly Marilyn Morris Sally McGrath Donna Booth Mary Williams Sandra Linton Genevieve Blaker Elen Winfield Margaret Sheridan

Ohio University to Host Nine Students in France and Spain

Yvonne Sherow and Virginia Haskins head a group of nine Ohio University students accepted for next year’s exchange study in Paris Nice and Madrid. The program, run by the Romance Languages Department with the College of Education, provides tuition and living costs, excluding travel, funded by home countries.

Yvonne Julia Sherow Vic Sherow North Hill Ohio University France Spain Irginia Fern Haskins E. 8 Has

Supper Given at Ackley Home

A pot-luck supper was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Rylmer Ackley at 30 Grand Park Blvd. Ackleys plan to move to Sturgis Michigan. Guests included Mrs. Ethel Davison Baltimore and Virginia Linscott Cardington among many relatives and friends.

Rylmer Ackley Grand Park Blvd Ackleys Sturgis Mich Ethel Davidson Baltimore

Beach safety and etiquette for teen swimmers and beachgoers

A Girl Scout guidance piece teaches water safety rules for teens, including never swimming alone and avoiding deep water. It warns about boisterous peers and offers decorum tips for beach outings, from proper swimsuits to avoiding night swimming and crowded areas.

Easy to Sew Needlework Patterns and Summer Frills

Seventy year old ad copy promotes sew patterns and a sunsuit from The Athens Messenger. Pattern No. 8962 offers a shirtwaister with bib effect in multiple sizes and sleeve options. Pattern No. 5121 provides a sunny cotton sunsuit with pansy motif and tissue pattern sizes for children.

Sue Burnett Athens Messenger Ave Americas New York N. Y Anne Cabot Newark

Who's Coming And Going

Miss Mary Ward left yesterday for Loveland Colorado for two days with Dr Edith Bechtel then to Gunnison Colorado to teach at Western State College after the summer she will visit San Bernardino California with cousins Mr and Mrs Charles Flynn and Marion Van Zant of Gallipolis Ward assistant professor of education at Ohio University works with teacher groups in Mt Vernon Coshocton Barnesville Ironton Portsmouth and Chillicothe she will return for college in September Carolyn Herbert a Duke University graduate student arrives home Wednesday night Connie Herbert a Mount Carmel School of Nursing student visits her parents the Hebert family Mrs Herbert's parents Mr and Mrs M A Jones of Niles come for the weekend Carolyn Herbert will return to Durham North Carolina by June 10 for the summer term Mr and Mrs Daniel J Cavanaugh Jr of Youngstown arrive to visit their grandmother Mrs Andrew Cavanaugh and sister and family Mr and Mrs R R Baur and children of 12 Palmer Street also guests in the Cavanaugh home include Daniel J Cavanaugh and family of Detroit Michigan for Randy Baur First Holy Communion at St Pauls Church J L Pickens and daughters Connie and Sally of Manchester Connecticut arrive to spend a week with Mrs C E Cooper and family Warren Cooper and Cindy Grosevnor Street Mrs Grover Armbruster leaves Saturday for Louisville Kentucky for Memorial Day services at Zachary Taylor National Cemetery Mr and Mrs A B Conkey New Marshfield host weekend guests Carl Boden of Kent Madge Black Chelly Franklin of Cuyahoga Falls

B. A. Renkenberger Department of College of Education Paris Nice Madrid Ciudad Universitaria Europe Barbara Anne Beard Canfield Miriam Joan Boyd Warren James Deal Hebron Jean Marie McClane East Liverpool David Dickens Buffalo N. Y Loretta Kylesavage Dunellen N. J Janet Wassum Harmony New York City Cunard Cherbourg France Spain Sherow Ecole Normale d'Institutrices Normal School Roosevelt Lima Lima Central High Athens Press Reations Athens High School Thespians and Masquers Girls’ Athletic Association Buckeye University Alpha Samba Delta Ywca Cabinet Alliance Francaise Westminster Foundation The Presbyterian Church Chi Omega Social Sorority Sigma Alpha Iota Sherows Mary Ward Loveland Colo Edith Bechtel Ward Gunnison Western State College of Colorado Miss Ward San Bernardino Calif Charles Flynn Marion van Zant Gallipolis Ohio University Mt. Vernon Coshocton Barnesville Ironton Portsmouth Chillicothe Carolyn Herbert Duke University Connie Herbert Mount Carmel School of Nursing Columbus W. H. Herbert W. State St Daniel J. Cavanaugh, Jr Youngstown Cavanaugh Andrew Cavanaugh Canaanville R. R. Baur Palmer St Daniel J. Cavanaugh Detroit Mich Randy Baur St. Paul's Catholic Church

Boy crazy term harms parent teen dating talks

The piece argues that labeling teen girls as boy crazy stigmatizes natural feelings about dating. It cites letters from girls who feel misunderstood and notes such labeling walls off communication with parents, driving youths to seek outside help. It urges parents to avoid the term to preserve trust.

Manners Make Friends Learn Introductions Early

The article urges teaching children how to introduce friends as soon as they can talk. It warns against interrupting while others speak and explains that valuing others' time fosters better social skills. It cautions against feeble excuses and emphasizes considerate, timely politeness.

Johnny

Princess Elizabeth Hosts, Feeds Royal Dogs and Animals

Recollections describe Princess Elizabeth aboard Buckingham Palace duties as hostess at meals, ensuring dogs like Susan and Jane are fed properly. She personally handles dog meals, inspects walks in rain, and guards the animals from danger. The piece notes her compassion extends to a visiting chamelon and a wounded horse after 1951 Hampton Court bombing.

Buckingham Palace Elizabeth Sir Piers Legh Susan Jane Palace Margaret Princess Elizabeth Hampton Court Windsor Castle

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